It seems it wasn’t that long ago when a minor fisticuff between two people was cause for alarm. Surely, the types of violence we now see on our streets, and in our homes and schools, was gigantic news. Tragically, it’s all too familiar to us today, as evidenced by the frequent news reports of horrific violence. While people treating one another violently is nothing new (recall Cain’s slaying of Abel in the book of Genesis), how is it that it’s become so commonplace that we often seem desensitized to it? That’s the topic on Wednesday when Jerry and Debbie welcome your takes on this important discussion. Tune in and call in at Noon ET/  9 a.m. PT (with an encore broadcast at Midnite ET/ 9 p.m. PT)!

We often see the bumper stickers that proclaim, “I’m Catholic and I Vote.” While that may have one time made politicians and others stand up and take notice, does it really matter anymore? Is there such thing as the “Catholic vote” today? What should we think or do about all of the so-called Catholics who don’t vote like Catholics? This is the important topic that Jerry and Debbie will discuss – with your takes – on Tuesday. Don’t miss the show!

Each of at will, at some point in our lives, find ourselves providing some type of “care” for another person. In some instances, it becomes a long term situation in which you are responsible for a great deal of the other person’s overall well being. If you find, or have found, yourself in such circumstances, how has it impacted you? It’s often said that caregivers are the last ones to take care of themselves, and they can at times end up needing their own significant support after years of self-neglect. Others find a way to balance their responsibilities to another person by arranging for help, taking time off, and so forth. This will be an important conversation between you and Jerry and Debbie. Call with your takes at Noon ET. And listen for the encore broadcast at Midnight ET!

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Every one of us has special gifts and talents given by God. How are you using yours to help build up His Kingdom? On Friday, Jerry and Debbie will welcome two guests who are certainly doing that. Don’t miss our conversations with Matt Maher and Tom Booth, two of the top Catholic recording artists in the Church today. They’ll share how God has blessed them with the ability to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus through contemporary music. Call with your questions and takes at Noon ET/ 9 a.m. PT, with an encore broadcast at Midnight ET/ 9 p.m. PT. The broadcast will include details about an upcoming event you won’t want to miss!

As we near All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween, we ask how should Catholics approach it.Jerry and Debbie talk with Father Steve Grunow as he responds with everything you ever wanted to know about Halloween and its Catholic roots.
Fr. Steve will talk about the origin and traditional customs associated with Halloween. Learn more with TAKE 2 with Jerry and Debbie Thursday at 12pm ET on EWTN radio.
Email: take2@ewtn.com
Call – 1- 800-585-9396 or 205-271-2985
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LINK: IT’S TIME FOR CATHOLICS TO EMBRACE HALLOWEEN by Fr. Steve Grunow

The Bible has many seeming contradictions within its pages. For example, the four Gospels give four differing accounts as to what was written on the sign that hung on the cross. What did they give Christ to drink on the cross? Was it vinegar or wine with myrrh ?  What was the color of the robe placed on Jesus during his trial? Was it scarlet or purple?  These and many other Bible contradictions will be covered by our guest on Wednesdays show  – JIMMY AKIN.

Jimmy Akin

Join the conversation with TAKE 2 with Jerry and Debbie at 12pm ET on EWTN radio:

Email: take2@ewtn.com
Call – 1- 800-585-9396 or 205-271-2985
Twitter: @take2show

That’s a pretty strong statement to make. But a lot of people find the circumstances of their lives difficult in many ways. Some even get to the point where they truly believe they “hate” their very existence. On Tuesday, Jerry and Debbie will discuss this important issue, and will welcome your takes on the plight of people who find themselves in such circumstances – perhaps even you. Join us at Noon and Midnight ET!

On Monday, we will have a conversation on how we experience God’s grace in marriage.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1642 and 1648, states how Christ is the source of grace in the sacrament of Matrimony.  Christ within the marriage gives each spouse the strength to take up their crosses… to forgive…to love one another…

Call in at 1-800-585-9396.  Share your take on this topic or maybe share if you have witnessed seeing a sacramental marriage is action… My husband and I (Debbie) saw the sacrament showing with an elderly couple at Mass this past Sunday…I will share what I witnessed that brought me to tears.

Here is the 8ft banner we promised to post.  The EWTN Radio Conference in Birmingham, Alabama was truly AMAZING!!!

On Friday, Jerry and Debbie will take a fresh look at the pros and cons of using technology. While there are many hazards to avoid, we all know that gadgets can be used to bring glory to God and help lead souls to salvation. What’s your take? Would you live without the technological advances we’ve made in recent years for the sake of eliminating their potential for evil? How best can we use computers, smartphones and the like to spread God’s Word? Join us at Noon and Midnight ET!